Postcard
Power House at the Dam
| Text on front reads: "Power House at the Dam." Elevated view of the powerhouse, which is a very large brick and concrete structure next to the Prairie du Sac Hydroelectric Dam on the Wisconsin River. The dam began generating power in 1914. Lake Wisconsin is the result of damming the Wisconsin River. Men are working on the roof of the building. |
| Image ID: | 148806 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1910 |
| Creator Name: | Backer, Sauk City |
| City: | Prairie du Sac |
| County: | Sauk |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s |
| Genre: | Postcard |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH 2744 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Divided back. Stampbox indicates AZO Professional photographic paper, manufactured by Kodak, 1904-1918. Real Photo Postcard. |
| Brickwork |
| Wisconsin River (Wis.) |
| Construction workers |
| Dams |
| Water-power |
| Electric power |
| Hills |
| Outdoor photography |
| Construction equipment |
| Cities and towns |
| Ladders |
| Hats |
| Work clothes |
| Buildings |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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